EEOC-Employment Law

Most states in the US have adopted the at-will employment doctrine, which means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. While this may seem like a fair system,…

Pregnancy discrimination is a form of workplace discrimination that violates the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978, which amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The PDA forbids employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating…

Sexual harassment in the workplace is clearly prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, proving sexual harassment can be a difficult endeavor. Interpretation of the facts can be ambiguous and the courts have historically wavered…

Many modern careers allow remote working from home or another location. However, these employees may incur some restrictive expenses to facilitate their ability to work away from the company building or branch offices. Should your employer pay you for remote…

Many careers rely on tips for income; tipping for almost everything is now mainstream in American culture. You may have a job where tips constitute a significant portion of your overall income. Is working for tips wise or desirable? The…

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes guidelines for how an employee must be compensated. Overtime pay rules and methods of calculation are included in FLSA guidelines. Hourly employees generally have no problem calculating overtime pay, but what if you…

Employment Lawyer Alan Crone was featured on Scripps News talking about the history of Labor Day! As labor lawyers, we care deeply about employees, and Labor Day is the holiday to celebrate them! Alan talks about the common issues that…

When ending an employment relationship, your employer may offer you a severance agreement. What is this agreement? Should you accept a severance agreement? What does signing a severance agreement mean? The Crone Law Firm, serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and…

When you begin an employment relationship, your employer may ask you to sign a non-compete agreement. Workers need to understand that this agreement grants their employer control over specific actions even after their employment with their company ends. Without a…

When you perform an honest day’s work, you deserve a fair day’s pay. That’s the American way, right? Extra work deserves extra pay – overtime pay. Most workers are classified as non-exempt employees and must be paid more when they…